"BIG" Cats

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	For a quick look at our entire inventory, click here. For photos and details, see below.


	Please Note: All people in the photos of this website who appear to be in full contact with large exotic cats are in fact professional trainers and handlers who dedicate their lives to achieving such activities safely and humanely.

"Lady" African lioness

One big "stocky lioness with a GREAT personality. Born 8/96, Lady was never fond of cameras and stardom so she simply has a home here at Wild Things.

Credits: BORN FREE the series, and several still photo projects.


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"Jacob" Male African lion

Yet another newcomer to Wild Things in Winter of 2002. Jacob is a distant relative of our beloved Josef so our fingers are very crossed on his personality. So far, he's been a perfect gentleman and we could not be happier.


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"Zaire" African Lioness

Born 9/96, Zaire is a very friendly but shy lioness whose main purpose in life is to keep Lady company. She does travel and is avail. for a background or cage animal. She can't do alot, but we love her anyway. (Sorry, no current photo)








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"Kolar"& "Kali" Bengal tigers

Kolar is probably the most professionally photographed tiger in the industry today. His photos (as well as Josef 's) have graced the covers of most Big Cat Calendars since 1991. Kolar works completely loose in close proximity to talent in almost any environment. This is one great working tiger ! Trained behaviors include: marks, runs, walks, jumps, jumps over camera, lie down, and much more. Kali is Kolar's sister. She is a bit shy but she does travel and can be used for a cage cat or background. Her sole purpose at Wild Things is to be company for Kolar.

Credits for these two : Big Cats Calendars, Jungle Book CD ROM, National Geographic Magazine, Exxon and Esso,*Animal planet Intro, BORN FREE the series, and more...




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"Chui" male spotted leopard

Another favorite amongst professional photographers, Chui is yet another one of our most gifted cats. He is incredibly safe near talent and works well in most environments. Chui has traveled all over the country, to include Hawaii. Chui is with out a doubt, one of very few great working spotted leopards in the industry.

Credits: National Geographic-Ranger Rick-Wildlife Conservation magazines, Big Cats Calendars "Jungle Boy", *"Mighty Joe Young", Animal Games, and more

"OZ" male spotted leopard

Yes, another newcomer to Wild Things. 12 weeks old as of Feb 2003, Oz comes to us from a breeder in Kansas. Our hope is that he will grow up to be 1/2 the leopard Chui has been and give Chui some time off.






		Growing Older - Summer of 2003, Oz is still a great handling cat with everyone.




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"Roper" male cougar

Roper is a rescue cat that was found in an unfortunate circumstance. He simply has a home here at Wild Things and only participates in our educational programs at the facility.

"Domino" male Black Leopard 8 wks. old 1/14/2000 - 1 yr

Just arrived from Kansas, Domino has all white whiskers on the right and black on the left - hence the name Domino.

Upon his arrival, Domino was discovered to have heart murmur and therefore is never asked to participate in entertainment - he simply has a home with us. He was not expected to live past the age of 3 and is still with us today!




		Kgosi (top) & Kamau


	Introducing, "Kamau" & "Kgosi" (the g is silent) male standard cheetah and male "King" cheetah




		Kgosi (top) & Kamau




		Kgosi visiting our B&B guests 9/2001


	Rob and Barbara Dicely have two new arrivals from Africa to help them continue their tremendous educational efforts with their company, Leopards Etc., and the Cheetah Conservation Fund. They've only started training but they're both doing fine, especially Kgosi.


	We feel extremely fortunate to have friends like the Dicelys who allow us to include such special animals with our family and allow us to participate in their training and lives. From what we've seen so far, these two are destined to be great cats and wonderful friends.




		Kgosi left and Kamau right




	"Hobbs" (above) & "Indy" right male bengal tigers New to Wild things December of 2005, Hobbs and Indy are soon to become the retirement of Kolar and it's gonna take all eight of their paws to fill Kolar's four. So far, they're everything we expected and more.


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